A Deep Dive into the Latest THE WITCH FROM MERCURY Kits for New Builders! Monthly Hobby Japan March 2023 Issue Goes on Sale Today!

Monthly Hobby Japan
March 2023 Issue
Going on sale Wednesday, January 25, 2022
Price: 1,320 yen (incl. tax)

The cover feature of Monthly Hobby Japan’s March 2023 includes crafting examples using kits from the latest Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY series, as well as painting, crafting, and photo tips for beginners who have just started building GUNPLA after watching THE WITCH FROM MERCURY.
The example on the cover is a Gundam Aerial (Equipped with Mirasoul Flight Unit) crafted by professional modeler Rikka! Its proportions have been adjusted, and intricate work was put into the kit to achieve an integrated update.

[Feature Contents (Partial List)]
・XVX-016 Gundam Aerial (Equipped with Mirasoul Flight Unit) / Built by Rikka
・CFK-029 Michaelis / Built by early chop
・CEK-077 Beguir-Pente / Built by sannoji
・Changing proportions and adding details / Commentary: Seira-Masuo
・Create a Gundam Aerial by painting certain sections and additional work! / Commentary: Kentaro
・Tips to make cute girl plastic models / Commentary: Kobo Panda
・Easy picture taking & posing course using smartphones
・Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY anime information

An easy build using the pearl-plated parts!
This feature introduces a crafting example using the Volks GL/VS/VIP member exclusive Engage SR1 (Limited Edition) kit from Five Star Stories!
By making use of its pearl-plated parts, which are difficult to paint using normal tools, we introduce tips to paint certain parts to further enhance the beautiful pearlescent plating.

・ Engage SR1 (Limited Edition) / Crafted by: Manabu Kimura

*The digital version of Monthly Hobby Japan is available starting Wednesday, February 1st, 2023.